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Sahara with Michael Palin S1E4 — Dire Straits
7.9

Dire Straits

7.9/10 · 30 votesNov 3, 200260 min

Ranked #2 of 4 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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Michael arrives at the border of Niger and Algeria, the most desolate crossing, and then turning north Michael passes through the mountains of the Hoggar massif before pausing in the oil and gas fields of central Algeria. Then onto Libya to attend the very last

Written byMichael Palin

Seasons1

Season 1 Episodes4

Cast1

Michael Palin

Michael Palin

Self - Presenter

Crew2

Michael Palin

Michael Palin

Writer

John-Paul Davidson

John-Paul Davidson

Director

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Episode Summary

"Dire Straits" is episode 4 of Sahara with Michael Palin season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 30 votes, ranking #2 of 4 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by John-Paul Davidson and written by Michael Palin, it aired on November 3, 2002.